Welcome to the NYS 4-H Livestock Summit event registration!
This event will consist of 6 regular virtual speaker sessions all based on livestock topics. These regulars sessions will be held on Wednesday's at 6:30pm in January and February. A follow up session will be held after each speaker session the following Friday at 6:30pm where participants can engage in a fun recap of that week's topic!
NEW this year, there will also be TWO Advanced sessions offered, of which youth can sign themselves up for! These advanced sessions will be held on Monday's at 7:00pm. The advanced sessions do not have an age limit, so please consider the session topic when registering.
This event is open to all New York State 4-H members between the ages of 8-18.
Each session will have a giveaway and all participants in attendance will be automatically entered into it for the chance to win a prize from one of our awesome sponsors!
Cost of participation is $10 which will give youth access to all of the speaker and follow-up sessions. After the last speaker session date, all prizes and participation goodies will be mailed out!
Registration will remain open for the entirety of the session dates.
Any questions? Contact Emma Jenks at elj57@cornell.edu or 845-905-6962
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Platinum Giveaway Sponsor: Showman's Livestock has donated one decal bag for every session! One lucky 4-Her will receive this decal bag at the end of each session!
Platinum Giveaway Sponsor: Carousel Design has donated a sticker pack for every session! One lucky 4-Her will receive this decal bag at the end of each session!
ADVANCED Session 1 PASSED (recording available): "Farrow to Wean: why the start to your show pig's life is important" by Ashley & Adam McFarland of Top Notch Livestock in Jordanville, NY
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REGULAR Session 1 PASSED: "Healthy Skin Means Happy Hair: common skin conditions and how to prevent them" by Dr. Teddy Chase of Bentley Veterinary Practice, PLLC in Stanfordville, NY
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REGULAR Session 2 PASSED: "The Makings of a Market Lamb: feeding a market lamb for the winner's circle" by Dr. Caitlin Foley, Assistant Professor at SUNY Cobleskill
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ADVANCED Session 2 on February 7th at 7pm: "From a Clean-Tested Herd: what CL, CAE & Johne's mean for your herd or flock" by Dr. Joanne Halloran, DVM of NYS Ag & Markets
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REGULAR Session 3 on February 9th: "It's All in the Labels: the real meaning and how to make them work for you!" by Carrie Edsall from Black Willow Pond Farm in Cobleskill, NY https://blackwillowpondfarm.com/
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REGULAR Session 4 on February 16th: "Sensible Selection: keys to selecting a successful Market Steer" by Kendra VanOrder of KVO ChiAngus
REGULAR Session 5 on February 23rd: "It's Snout or Never: how to own the ring in Hog Showmanship" by Tate Arters of TSA Showpigs in Spencer, OH
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REGULAR Session 6 on March 2nd: "Brace for Impact: the in's and out's of meat goat showmanship" by Garrett Jenkins of Prestige Show Goats in Bainbridge, PA
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